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XIlophone

The UK Filk Awards presented at XIlophone 1999

Administrator: Phil Allcock

The XIlophone Fillk Awards were known as the Sams. The awards consisted of a gold figurine (an artists wooden figure as used for drawing poses, painted gold) with Nyrondish hair and beard added.

Best Serious since Transept

Shortlist: 
Love Song for FriendsAnnie and Tim Walker
The ListenerLawrence Dean
WilderwoodAnnie and Tim Walker
This Lady isn't LeavingValerie Housden
ArdenZander Nyrond
Delenn's DilemmaErica Neely
Childhood's EndMike Whitaker
Lady Green nominated 4th but withdrawn at author's request
  
Winner: Love Song for Friends (margin 17 votes to 10)
  

Best Silly since Transept

Shortlist: 
Eregthei KhukhedDan Bennett
Terror Time in LancreYooh
Bang Today!Tim/Annie/Anne/Mike
S & M PenguinsAnnie Walker
Bogton BoysPaul Bristow
Falling down on Z'ha'dumPhilip Allcock
  
Winner: Eregthei Khukhed - definitely! (margin 18 votes to 11)
  

All-time award

Shortlist: 
Before the DawnMike Whitaker
Following in Valentina's FootstepsValerie Housden
Sir Jock of the SwordZander Nyrond
Grief in Little PiecesTalis/Phil
Still Catch the TideTalis
Music has a Strong MagicGytha
  
Winner: Before the Dawn (margin 19 votes to 10)
  

'At con' award for XIlophone

Written nominations: 
Temper of Revenge (unplugged)Phoenix & friends
My wardrobe doorClaire Parsons
Thanks JoeRhodri James
The ListenerLawrence Dean
Bang Today - the slush versionAnnie & Franklin
The Ladyas performed by Dave and Tom
Lawrence breaking a string... 
6:45Annie/Tim
  
Winner: The Listener (margin 10 votes to 7)